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Best brake booster/dual master cylinder combo for a '66

Posted: May 7, 2014, 11:55 pm
by brute66
Guys, I've got a '66 F100 with a factory 352/auto and I'm putting discs on it from a '75 F100. I've seen a few recommendations elsewhere; like a '67 f100 booster/cylinder application but I'd prefer to buy all new parts. Is is true that '67/'68 Mustang booster/cylinder combos work? There's this manufacturer by the name of Tuff Stuff - claim to made in USA (that's important to me) that have applications for Mustangs since weight is also a minor consideration of mine. I'm trying to put this truck on a diet. What about the booster bracket, do I need to buy used later model F100 stuff to mount the booster? Thanks for any help you can provide on this common topic.

Re: Best brake booster/dual master cylinder combo for a '66

Posted: May 8, 2014, 6:47 am
by bruceandersson
Best is always up to interpretation. Other than weight, why not match everything with the '75 parts? These will bolt right in and you just need to relocate the hole on the brake pedal arm. I've not had any experience with the mustang parts, but full conversions with the later truck parts are easy and work well.

Re: Best brake booster/dual master cylinder combo for a '66

Posted: May 8, 2014, 10:33 am
by LM14
I haven't used the Mustang MC you ask about, but I have used Tuff Stuff parts and they have always been quality parts. So far, no problems. I've used a PS pump and water pump before.

I am planning to use the 1" bore Mustang MC but no power booster.

SPark

Re: Best brake booster/dual master cylinder combo for a '66

Posted: May 8, 2014, 9:37 pm
by brute66
Thanks guys for the responses, I'd use parts for a '75 or similar, but I want everything to be brand new. I have little faith in some of the used master cylinders out there. Many seem to be worn out examples that are still remanned and sold. I sent a request to Tuff Stuff to see if they have an application for a 65/66, their stuff seems to be of high quality, has a one year warranty and is reasonably priced thru Summit.